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What is delimitation, and why is it important? What challenges are associated with the delimitation exercise in India?

Introduction

Article 82 and 171 of the Constitution provide for delimitation of constituencies of Parliament and legislatures after every census. However, it has been frozen for 1971 census.

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Main Body

Delimitation Territorial redefinition of the constituencies is called Delimitation. Importance (1) Ensure 'one person one vote principle' (2) Party-fit constituencies regarding population (3) Enforces 'one role, one value' (4) Right to equality (article 14) Challenges associated with delimitation exercise: (1) Southern states concern - Penalty to enforcing population control measures (2) Incentivizing population explosion (3) Regionalism sentiment getting strong [LEG TN CM statement] (4) Creating north-south divide (5) Tackling migration question (6) False votes making the exercise slowed Measures needed: Demographic performance after Consensus based decision False notes elimination

— Nishchal Jain · AIR 119

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Conclusion

Delimitation should be undertaken to ensure smooth functioning of electoral democracy

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Nishchal Jain

AIR 1192025

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Topic

Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

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Delimitation of constituencies

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